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    Question

    Which Exception to Section 101 applies when a person

    consents to the risk of death being caused to them?
    A Exception 1 –Grave and sudden provocation Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Exception 2 –Private defence Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Exception 3 –Public servant acting in good faith Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Exception 4 –Sudden fight Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E Exception 5 –Consent by person above 18 Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Explanation: Exception 5 states that culpable homicide is not murder if the person whose death is caused, being above the age of 18 years , suffers death or takes the risk of death with their own consent . Key Elements: ·         Voluntary Consent: The victim must have freely given their consent to the act that caused their death. ·         Age Requirement: The person giving consent must be over 18 years of age. If the person is a minor, this exception cannot be pleaded, even if they consented. ·         Nature of the Act: This exception is often discussed in cases of "euthanasia" or "suicide pacts," though it does not make the killing legal—it merely reduces the severity of the charge from Murder to Culpable Homicide Not Amounting to Murder .   Comparison with Other Exceptions:

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